Hear the hotel occupancy is way down since the Langham name change, and restaurant patronage similarly so.Pasadena is just not that interested in high profile chef/operators. Tried and true places do well, aka Parkway, Arroyo Chop House, Houstons, and the likes of.

It's too bad as about 80% of the staff remained after the ownership change and the feedback from those I've talked to has been very positive. The Langham is spending a lot of money to refresh the hotel and has a real emphasis on service. It will be interesting to see what they do with the refurb of the restaurants.

Interesting lack of unanimity on Voltaggio's intentions. A Pasadena publication has him looking forward to working in the new environment at the Langham, while the Times has him basically out of there.